Countdown to 2015: Openings and Closings in July 2014

Houston's restaurant scene is an ever revolving door of openings and closings. This year, the Bayou City welcomed its share of newcomers but nothing lasts forever. While 2014 was a record year for new restaurant openings, the city also saw a slew of closures. As we countdown to our Year in Eater 2014 coverage — which includes the most notable closings and openings of 2014 — take a look back at restaurants and bars that opened and closed in July.

Openings in July 2014

Conroe
Carl’s Jr. - 2026 Interstate 45 N, 77301
Dunkin’ Donuts - 800 N 336 Loop W, 77303
Russo’s New York Pizzeria - 3915 W Davis St, Ste 180, 77304

Galveston
Camarones Coastal Tex-Mex - 6310 Heards Lane, Ste 1, 77551
Hemingway’s - 904 Avenue M, 77550
Riondo’s Ristorante - 2328 Strand St, 77550
Stuttgarden Tavern On the Strand - 2110 Strand St, 77550

Houston
Anna’s Gourmet Greek - Food Truck
Asia 9 - 2352 S Dairy Ashford Rd, 77077
Botanitas - 826 Edgebrook, 77034
BTG-670 - Food Truck
Chowpatty Chat Co. - 5711 Hillcroft Ave, Ste A-3, 77036
Co Muoi Quan - 12319 Bellaire Blvd, Ste 600, 77072
Darwin’s Theory - 33 Waugh Dr , 77007
Frenchy’s Chicken - 802 Rankin Rd, Ste A1, 77073
Glazed the Doughnut Cafe - 1333 Old Spanish Trail, Ste 100-E, 77054
Gyro King Food Truck - 2424 Old Spanish Trail, 77054
Hicks House Cajun Cafe - 5400 Pinemont, Ste 102, 77092
Holley’s Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar - 3201 Louisiana St, Ste 101, 77006
I Heart Boba - 4927 Hwy 6 N, 77084
Julep - 1919 Washington Ave, Ste A, 77007
La Madeleine Country French Café - 2423 Katy Fwy, Ste E, 77007
Lone Star Samwiches - Food Truck
Maryam’s Cafe - 315 W 19th St, 77008
Moderno Tacos & Tex-Mex - 10455 Briar Forest Dr, Ste 150, 77042
One Love Juice & Smoothie Co. - 3030 Travis St, 77006
Pho & Crab Restaurant - 14741 Memorial Dr, 77079
Quite A Stir - Food Truck
Revelry on Richmond - 1613 Richmond Ave, 77006
Revolve Kitchen + Bar - 2525 West Loop South Fwy, 77027
RG Grill - 1020 Holcombe Blvd, Ste 102, 77030
Rosati’s Pizza - 1731 Federal Rd, 77015
Slap Yo Daddy Surf N Turf - Food Truck
Smashburger - 17747 Tomball Pkwy, 77064
Snap Kitchen -1200 McKinney St, Ste 545, 77010
Texas Enchilada House - 302 W Crosstimbers St, 77018
TF 99 Chinese Cafe - 17001 FM 529 Rd, 77095
The Bird Food Truck - Food Truck
The El Cantina Superior - 602 Studewood St, 77007
The Pickled Pig - Food Truck
True Food Kitchen - 1700 Post Oak Blvd, Ste 180, 77056

Humble
The Fry Bro’s Native Fusion - Food Truck

Katy
Newk’s Eatery - 20802 Katy Fwy, 77449
Sammy’s Sports Grill and Bar - 9550 Spring Green Blvd, Ste 400, 77494
The Iced Cupcake - 21927 Katy Fwy, 77450

Kemah
Hubcap Grill - 800 Bradford Ave, 77565

League City
Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins - 2340 Marina Bay Dr, 77573

Magnolia
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - 32910 FM 2978, 77354

Missouri City
Frenchy’s Chicken - 1737 FM 2234 TX Pkwy, 77029
Hana Japanese and Chinese Cuisine - 6210 Hwy 6 S, Ste B, 77459

Montgomery
Tony’s Italian Delicatessen - 16283 Texas Hwy 105, Ste 9, 77316
Walden Road Pizza - 12820 Walden Rd, Ste 5, 77356

Pearland
Pollo Tropical - 11400 W Broadway St, 77584

Spring
Charro Potato - 8423 Cinnamon Run, 77389
Fratellini Ristorante Italiano - 8905 Louetta Rd, 77379
I-45 Diner - 19790 Interstate 45, 77373
The Farm Drinkery - 16646 Champions Forest Dr, 77379

Stafford
Dilpasand Mithai & Snacks - 867 Dulles Ave, Ste G, 77477

Sugar Land
Kwality Ice Cream - 13425 University Blvd, Ste. 450, 77479
Ky Ans Kitchen - 11134 Hwy 6, Ste 216, 77498
Rita’s Italian Ice - 1226 Museum Square Dr, Ste 600, 77479

Texas City
America’s Icehouse - 622 6th St N, 77590

The Woodlands
DrinkabiliTEA Cafe - 3335 College Park Dr, Ste 400, 77384

Webster
Ameer Mediterranean Grill & Cafe - 1227 Bay Area Blvd, 77058

Closings in July 2014

Deer Park
Bosa Donuts - 3117 Center St (Deer Park)

Houston
Addix - 33 Waugh Dr
BAMBU Desserts & Drinks - 10613 Bellaire Blvd, Ste A-150 (moved to 10613 Bellaire Blvd, Ste A-168)
Cove Cold Bar - 2502 Algerian Way
Daniel Wong’s Kitchen - 4566 Bissonnet St
Happy’s Pizza - 7903 Beechnut St
Haven - 2502 Algerian Way
I Heart Cupcakes - 13429 Briar Forest Dr
Pappas Seafood House - 12010 East Fwy
OTC Midtown Pizza Grill & Patio Bar - 2708 Bagby
The City Oven - 2802 White Oak Dr
Trenza - 2800 Kirby Dr, Ste A-230
Valentino - 2525 West South Loop
Vin Bar - 2525 West South Loop

Katy
Katy Cajun - 406 Grand Pkwy, Ste 400

Missouri City
Pollo Campero - 6324 Hwy 6

The Woodlands
Viva Itacate - 544 Sawdust Rd